Introduction: COPD and lung cancer are leading causes of morbidity and mortality
worldwide, and they share a common environmental risk factor in cigarette smoke exposure …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) affects more than 200 million people
worldwide and is expected to become the third leading cause of death in 2020. COPD is …

Introduction: Lung cancer and COPD commonly coexist in smokers, and the presence of
COPD increases the risk of developing lung cancer. In addition to smoking cessation and …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are leading cause of death,
and both are associated with cigarette smoke exposure. It has been shown that 50–70% of …

Both chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are major causes of
death worldwide. In most cases this reflects cigarette smoke exposure which is able to …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has been found to be associated with lung
cancer regardless of a patient's smoking history. Of 11,888 incident cases of lung cancer …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most prevalent chronic adult
diseases, with significant worldwide morbidity and mortality. Although long-term tobacco …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer are major lung diseases
affecting millions worldwide. Both diseases have links to cigarette smoking and exert a …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and lung cancer comprise the leading
causes of lung disease-related mortality worldwide. Exposure to tobacco smoke is a mutual …

Both COPD and lung cancer are major worldwide health concerns owing to cigarette
smoking, and represent a huge, worldwide, preventable disease burden. Whilst the majority …